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so-smrt
Wed, 3rd May 2006, 09:17 PM
I am brand spanking new and in San Antonio. My first time posting anything too. i am looking for a reputable dealer for both fish and coral. any ideas on who is good for one or both; or who is ... shall we she good for equipment.
Darth-Tater
Wed, 3rd May 2006, 09:59 PM
All of the lfs are good. There is Wolf Reef, Pets R Us, Alamo aquatics, Fin Addict, aquatic warehouse & Fissy Businesss. These are not in any particular order. Just think aloud. Welcome to MAASt.

DT
gjuarez
Wed, 3rd May 2006, 10:01 PM
Fin-Addict and Aquatic Warehouse are nice
so-smrt
Wed, 3rd May 2006, 10:07 PM
any of them have web pages
Sherri
Wed, 3rd May 2006, 10:13 PM
Welcome to MAAST so-smrt! The LFS's listed above are a great start! They all are supportive of MAAST and very helpful. Another great LFS is CB Pets in Bulverde...Richard & Mark are awesome...also a MAAST Sponsor. It is worth the drive to Bulverde. ;) Most of the LFS's have their strengths...all depending on what you are looking for. My opinion...give 'em all a try! :)

There are a lot of great people here at MAAST - also helpful & very knowledgable...so don't hesitate in asking a question...
gjuarez
Wed, 3rd May 2006, 10:19 PM
Yeah, Richard's store is awesome, one of my favorites. Excellent for healty fish and nice sps.
LoneStar
Wed, 3rd May 2006, 10:30 PM
Equipment is hit or miss on these stores if they have what you need in stock. ALL will be able to order what you need though. CB has a lot of equipment in stock and so does Alamo Aquatics. As for livestock, they are all fairly nice. Depending again on what you want to stock, depends on which store has the best livestock for your setup. If you got the gas to spare, spend a Saturday doing a LFS tour. You will see their setups and what they normally have in their stores. Its up to you to bring your wallet ;)
Chris
Wed, 3rd May 2006, 11:06 PM
If you haven't already seen it, check out or Pet Store Listings (http://www.maast.org/stores.php). It also lists are MAAST sponsor stores as well. ;)
chrismikea
Thu, 4th May 2006, 12:10 AM
finaddict is for coral mostly and special order fish, if you want coral go there and yes they have a website fin-addict.net. they also do house calls for new tanks and mouthly cleaning. they build and install wetdrys skimmers, drill tanks. just about everything if i was you i would try there first
Darth-Tater
Thu, 4th May 2006, 06:54 AM
Gawd yes I forgot CB-Pets in Spring Branch. Richard,Mark and the whole staff are great.

DT
GaryP
Thu, 4th May 2006, 08:28 AM
so-smart, my less then socially adept brethren and sisters failed to welcome you to MAAST. Please make yourself at home and if you have any questions or comments please jump in and post them. I think you will find that we have some very knowledgeable folks on just about any topic of the hobby here. I'm sure everyone will be interested in following your progress on a very unique tank.

Just a question, did you follow the GARF plans for your tank? I know they have some good ideas on wooden tanks.
so-smrt
Thu, 4th May 2006, 05:46 PM
umm.... GARF??? somehow i feel enbarassed not knowing what that means. i have been to one store but have had quit a bit of fall out :cry w/ starter fish and am getting discouraged
Sherri
Thu, 4th May 2006, 07:09 PM
so-smart, my less then socially adept brethren and sisters failed to welcome you to MAAST. Please make yourself at home and if you have any questions or comments please jump in and post them. I think you will find that we have some very knowledgeable folks on just about any topic of the hobby here. I'm sure everyone will be interested in following your progress on a very unique tank.

Not all your sisters.... ;) :D
Jeff
Thu, 4th May 2006, 08:15 PM
welcome and dont get discouraged, what side of town are you on so we can tell you the closest place to go.
GaryP
Thu, 4th May 2006, 09:21 PM
umm.... GARF??? somehow i feel enbarassed not knowing what that means. i have been to one store but have had quit a bit of fall out :cry w/ starter fish and am getting discouraged
GARF was one of the first good reef resource websites. www.garf.org
GaryP
Thu, 4th May 2006, 09:22 PM
Not all your sisters.... ;) :D
My apologies Sherri.
Darth-Tater
Thu, 4th May 2006, 09:35 PM
so-smart, my less then socially adept brethren and sisters failed to welcome you to MAAST. Please make yourself at home and if you have any questions or comments please jump in and post them. I think you will find that we have some very knowledgeable folks on just about any topic of the hobby here. I'm sure everyone will be interested in following your progress on a very unique tank.
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Gary if you check my post at the beginning I did welcome him to MAASt. Oh wait maybe I am not part of the "socially adept brethren " :w00t

DT